Hailuo (MiniMax) vs Runway
Side-by-side on price, features and best fit — plus a quick verdict.
| Hailuo (MiniMax) | Runway | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $10/mo | $15/mo |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes |
| Category | AI Video Generation | AI Video Generation |
| Best for | realistic short clips, image animation, social video | short AI video clips, creative video, visual effects |
Hailuo (MiniMax)
AI video generator known for sharp, realistic short clips.
$10/mo
Free tier available
- Text/image-to-video
- Sharp detail
- Camera controls
- Free credits
Runway
AI video generation and editing for creators and filmmakers.
$15/mo
Free tier available
- Text-to-video
- Video-to-video
- Green screen / inpainting
- Motion controls
Verdict
Choose Hailuo (MiniMax) if you want realistic short clips; pick Runway for short AI video clips. Both are worth a quick trial before committing.